END OF A JOURNEY | Did we Complete this Portugal House Renovation Under Budget? |

[@debbiegarza1287]

I love the British folks propensity for understatement. “Not bad”!! It was fabulous, planning, budgeting, sleekness, clean lines, yet maintaining the historic features!! Well Done!

[@maureendodman1780]

Fabulous it was very hard work I watched from the beginning construction's on the finish fab good luck with your house xx

[@minkgin3370]

What a great job you & your brother have done - & coming in under budget ! Watching from the beginning, it’s wonderful to now see it finished.

[@deborahwhite2339]

The village house is a show stopper. Getting it done under budget is brilliant. Now you should take the time you need to rest up and recharge the old batteries so you can get started on your own house. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦

[@sydneyevans2637]

To rehab the house for $40,000 would be unheard of in the U.S. Have no doubts about your own house, with the skill and work you and James (and the lovely "Linda") have executed, you will get it done and it will be beautiful. Looking forward to what you share in the future. Best regards to all!

[@embees4ever]

You have made a fantastic job on the house. Together with your brother and sister in law you are a great team 🤗 ❤

[@ritawells6876]

Not true. I’m doing it right now and have in past. It’s utilizing what you have plus Habitat stores & Facebook mktplace. You have to be patient. I do most all my own gutting and whatever I can to get it done.

[@maryhduke2307]

The 40k does not include the value of their skilled labor for 17 mos.

[@nesc39]

@@maryhduke2307 When people make these videos and say “I did all this for only X dollars” they need to explain to people that it does not include the cost of labor AND they need to emphasize its going a cost at least as much as the materials. Without that information they are creating false expectations for future homeowners, and aggravation for the tradesmen who do the work. I’ve only watched the long video of them renovating the house in Portugal, so I don’t know anything about this guy other than what I saw but he is not just an average joe. His is very experienced in a wide variety of trades. Whether he has done this for a job his whole life or whether he has just done a ton of research and practice on his own property it doesn’t really matter, the point is he knows what he is doing and his knowledge is worth alot of money. He did the work of a plumber, a roofer, an electrician, drywall, a plasterer and a carpenter. He knew which products to use, where to get them when He had quality helpers, I can’t speak for labor prices and other countries but this would be a minimum of $150,000 in America.

[@jovickers5313]

Yes I'm one of the people who've watched your 17 month's work on the house in the village. I'd forgotten just how bad it was. What a magnificent job you and James have done (with occasional help from Christina and a friend). Congratulations. Your planning, budgeting and expertise, not to mention hard work, paid of. Enjoy a couple of weeks off, come down to earth ready to attempt your own home

[@lornadiamond105]

Congratulations! You guys did an amazing job. The new owners are lucky to get a home renovated with such care.

[@AndreaSimone57]

Looking at the before again I kinda can't believe y'all didn't run away from that place as fast as possible! Hah. Wow it's so beautiful now! Bravo!

[@CarolSteele]

Thank you Andy for doing the before and finished house video. You guys. What a transformation, from a downright wreck to a beautiful home. You guys sweat blood and tears, through the frustrations of having to sack sub-contractors and doing the work yourselves to the scorching heat of an Algarve summer, a badly injured hand and so much more .... and working on your own property such as digging out the old well and constructing a new one. I''m really looking forward to seeing what miracles you can perform on your own property. Thank you for bringing us all along on your journey.

[@rusticcrow]

😊

[@mariaeugenia7599]

Seeing the video of the condition of the house really gives perspectiva! Well done Andy, James and Cristina!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

The neighbouring houses and people must be so thrilled you rescued this house. ..what an accomplishment.🥰

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow, congratulations guys. Nuff respect Bless up🙏🙏❤️ Beautifully done while staying on budget & staying true to it's historical value.

[@brittawrolson5936]

Thank you for giving us a complete ‘before and after’ tour of the village house. Incredibly gorgeous and so well designed functionally and aesthetically. The new owners are lucky indeed🤗🥰

[@marytweet8170]

Didn't miss not. One show aired from the beginning 👍🏼 and God willing, I'm looking forward to watching the renovation of your home..

[@katefinnegan8129]

To see the before and after is absolutely stunning.

[@lenireimer3243]

Well done all around! thank you so much for taking us along, through your hard work ethics, philosophy of life, and motivation when we need it. Looked forward and will look forward to hearing from you again!

[@maceyevo]

Brilliant you’ll be able to get on with yours now

[@neilcawkwellhall8335]

Been there from the start and its nice to see someone doing something i would have loved to do myself Well done guys

[@nevillenepia574]

Hi Andrew. Fantastic end ( almost) to the village house. It’s been a joy watching the development of that village house from beginning to now. Like your part of the world, the weather is changing here in Melbourne as well. Temperatures are starting to get slightly warmer and the days longer. Look forward to the next chapter in your journey but it’s been a privilege to follow you Andrew. Thank you sir for allowing us this opportunity. Cheers to you. Stay well and hope your forearm heals well. Until your next post. See ya.

[@irislozinsky3960]

Absolutely incredible! Rest and heal!

[@tiborgarvelink1925]

What a result! The house is beautiful, Andy, James, Christina. Well done. Sorry, you couldn't get to England. Enjoy a few weeks off, cheers...

[@pammcfarland1727]

You guys did an awesome job! I watched all the videos and still can’t believe that it’s the same house. And to do it for under $40 is incredible. Your attention to detail was unbelievable. I hope the new owners appreciate their home.they need to watch what you did. Congrats, job well done ❤

[@mm.6991]

A big, big 👍 for the work of rehabilitating the house. You, James and Cristina must be very proud 👍it’s deserved. I loved to see every moment.

[@dweamy1]

Congratulations on finishing the village house. Really pleased that the budget was ok, and no doubt that's because you both put in all the labour! Enjoy your time off and hope you'll feel refreshed and lively and ready for your new chapter. 🙂

[@136m]

Wow! I must say I had doubts on whether or not it was worth the effort to fix this property. You, your brother and sister in law are miracle workers! And very talented people! Hats off to all of you! Well done, Andrew! I can hardly wait to see your house transformed!

[@jeangodding6348]

The house looks spectacular , what you and James have done is remarkable & congratulations on the sale ! Don’t doubt yourself about your house it’s possible you’re experiencing a little fatigue & a little depression as well given the length & intensity of the project . Now that you can work at your chosen pace hopefully you’ll enjoy the tasks more . Relax for a day or two .

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Oh my goodness, your opening shot of the rain coming down your steps.😂😂😂😂😂😂. So so happy you are finished your village house. I can’t wait to see you start your house 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jiplix]

Without a doubt the best thing I have followed on KZbin, what a thing you all did, you must be so proud. I eagerly await the next series on your home. Bravo!

[@mikestrub3155]

Ok,... so my first coments were before seeing the before and after part of the video! Absolutely amazing transformation, I actually got a little teary eyed! All three of you should be incredibly proud of what you accomplished!

[@sureis4907]

Uauuu, que transformação incrível, a casa ficou espetacular. Adoro o facto de ter preservado algumas madeiras da casa antiga beijinhos de Sintra/Lisboa 😍

[@marywelling2580]

In those 17 months you've built up your well, planted trees, made trails and a pond, painted pictures, worked on your bus and cooking station, fabricated equipment, dealt with the loss of your dog, adopted a dog, had breakdowns of transportation modes, took us on beach journeys, had surgery, dealt with extreme weather conditions,.... etc!!! (BESIDES, REBUILDING THAT ENTIRE HOUSE). Makes me tired, just thinking about it! Please enjoy your well deserved R&R. It has been an amazing journey. Thank you, for sharing it, with us.

[@rusticcrow]

Putting it like that, the rest is sure needed. 👍

[@sherry9088]

Oh Andy! seeing the before pictures, I can't believe how much l had forgotten what it actually looked like. What a stupendous job you and your brother accomplished! It is so, so beautiful ! You both are very talented and have a lot of stamina to have accomplished the rebirth of this home. I can't wait to see what you have in store for your place! This is so very exciting! Love your journey and so happy to be subscriber ! Michigan. ♥

[@banana1618]

Many congratulations to you all for completing a project to such a high standard. No doubt you, James and Christina must have felt that weight on your shoulders lifting when the sale was done and dusted. The new owners must know how much hard (and smart) work was involved to create an outstanding transformation and produce such a lovely home and, to do so within the tight budget as you described is almost unbelievable... but, seeing it's you, Andrew, we believable you! Time to take in a deep breath, head for the beach, sink a few (or more) beers and relax,,,,, well, for at least a week! Well done - an achievement for which all of you should be justly proud. PS Good to see the water tanks are still standing and acting as a leaves reservoir at the moment!

[@elizabethmusso5946]

Seventeen months from wreck to wonder is very impressive! Have a restful time.

[@bealbocht63]

The villagers must love you, all, for the renovation. What a transformation ! Looking forward to following along on your own house, such a beautiful property. Can only imagine how incredible it will look. Enjoy your few weeks off 🌞

[@timbow50]

Amazing transformation. Hard to imagine it was possible to save the building and make it so very very beautiful. 👍👍👀👀👀

[@cherylpotgieter3801]

Oh man, i have loved every minute of this series, started watching towards the end but went back to earlier episodes and watched this magnificent transformation, you and your brother did a fabulous job Andy, well done!! Can't wait to see your home in the coming months.

[@sheenagrant4637]

Congratulations on finishing the house, it is stunning. Both you and James, plus Cristina have worked hard, and it shows. Can't wait for you to start your own house. Have a good rest, you deserve it.

[@eindos1]

Congratulations Andy, the house looks great. 17 months!! I’ve watched all of it and was trying to think back to what I’ve been doing. Anyhow, another good video and you look visibly more relaxed. 👍

[@JohnEngeldal]

Good luck with the new project. Your home sweet home......keep us updated and we will stay following. ⭐💫👍🙏😎🤍

[@ThomasSlayer]

Very nice to see it is finished. I think for viewers you ask a lot to follow a project for 17 months. There are plenty builders on the tube. I kept hanging on due to your personality. Please make it easier for me on your next project ;-) (this weel I bought a plot myselve in Coimbra area) Nope, will not start a channel.

[@rusticcrow]

I’m not asking anything or competing with any other youtuber. My channel is my journey, spreading a bit of positivity and hoping those watching enjoy them. Rule No1, pander to know one. We would’ve finished months ago if we weren’t videoing for sure but that’s part of the reality. Time, energy, effort making each vid greatly out ways YT earnings. That’s my choice, as it is for anyone choosing to watch (it’s free after all) 😎 hope you continue to watch. Good luck with your plot, not easy but rewarding 👍

[@cbwmama8461]

Due to the artistic skills of the team -- and the pride you all took in your work -- the house is a masterpiece! The only thing I might have done differently is to put a faucet on the roof deck and another in the courtyard. Imagine if the new owner likes a plant or two or three and has to schelp watering cans of water up and down the stairs and the alleyway. I would keep that in mind when you are doing your house. Congrats :o)

[@margaretlovelock7031]

Why didn’t you tell them before, it’s such a good idea.

[@rusticcrow]

Yep, we do regret that, somehow amongst everything we were doing that slipped by us.

[@theresasaunders9773]

Dont doubt urself andy ,look at what u have achieved in such a short time .cant wait 2 see what u have in store for ur house all the best for the future

[@MariDorot]

What a great job you all did. And under budget! Looking forward to seeing you renovating your house. Will and Cris will be happier now that you'll be spending more time there :-)

[@gaymeyer9471]

Wow that was so worth doing. The village now has a fabulous home instead of a scruffy sad ruin. Enjoy your break 🥰

[@BernadetteAstrande]

Relaxed and refreshed; then start again. The house is awesome.

[@kmm6463]

Hey Andrew, stunning job, hope your injury heals with a little rest before you tackle your own home. Don't doubt yourself, if anyone can do this - you can! 😊

[@wyldchild346]

Binge watching just found your channel, I am on the floor healing from a fall. Healing my cracked rib and sprained ankle. I was getting wood in for winter. FULL Stop cant do squat. your a very good distraction, good work much love Jen

[@baxterboy23]

I'd forgotten how rough it was at the beginning, excellent renovation tho.. You deserve to have sold it for 10 times what you paid for it. New occupants must be chuffed with it too, knowing how high the quality of the build was. 😊

[@sandymccrone5676]

A pig’s ear and a silk purse spring to mind. What a gawd-awful place that was. Thanks you for the reminder. This house is outstanding! When you get the wobbles about your own home Andrew, just remind yourself how much you accomplished on the village house. All shall be well.

[@halfglassfull]

Been watching from the start of this house......Crazy thing is I got a little sad now that it is done and sold,. I guess I got emotionally invested in that place as if it were your own. Plus it looks amazing. Very smart and cozy. What a transformation. Can't wait to get attached all over again when you do your actual house. Cheers!

[@MrCybernick]

Made up for you Andy. 17 Months is a long old time.. . It already looked good when we saw it back in May.. 🏁🏁

[@janeennichols4187]

Bravo Andy Wow, that's an awesome accomplishment. So looking forward to watching you transform your own house now. Dogs are going to love you being home. Take it easy, enjoy your rest

[@laurensymons1693]

It’s been a great 17 months watching your house renovation. All that hard work paid off! It’s beautifully done. ❤

[@letsbefrank6269]

Firstly well done on the village house transformation. With regards to your own home, may I suggest if there aren’t any at the moment, that with the coming rains, that you dig a channel to divert any rain water away from the foundation walls, when your arm gets better ofcourse! If I was there I would give you a hand, but I’m 68 and would only be a hindrance, good luck with it. 7:23 😊

[@petermak750]

Not just a great job, but a fantastic one! The before and after are amazing, done by only 4 hands. Special hands, that is. Enjoy your break and thanks for your efforts!💪🙏🏼

[@johnchandler6474]

👏fantastic! to you all,& a job well done. Looking forward to the next chapter after ya breather✊️

[@davidfrost-ue1lx]

Great job kind of sad too finely say goodbye but when you go to the watering hole (the bar) you can sit there with James and Christine and watch it come alive. So let’s start cracking on your house

[@nancibishof6462]

Love the bedroom doorway's trim and then using the doors at the entry to the mezzanine showing the layers of color in their history.

[@kentaaffe566]

Followed the three of you all the way. Wow what a journey. Thank you. Ken.

[@melinayorke7462]

You guys deserve a party to celebrate!! The house is Fantastic🎉🎉🎉 Looking forward to your next adventure🤩🤩

[@stephenjackson5218]

Great job, We’ll done Andy 👏🏻🎉

[@citizaniac149]

Congratulations on finishing that house! Turned out awesome. Must be a great relief to close that chapter and that it sold so easily! Now we all can't wait for you to start your own house!

[@angelalou511]

🎉👏🎉👏 Fantastic! Congratulations to all of you on a beautiful result. What a slog! 😊

[@kimgreen9342]

Andrew I think if past achievements count for anything you should not worry about your ability to tackle the challenges of making your house into a beautiful home. You have a well functioning brain that will be up to the challenge! I hope your forearm heals quickly. Enjoy your time at the beach with your boys! We just lost our beautiful flat coat to cancer yesterday. Enjoy every minute with those beautiful dogs! I look forward to your next adventure.

[@rusticcrow]

Oh, said to hear that. Keeping myself busy has masked loosing Burt. Recently it’s been heavy on my mind and now it’s flooding back. Many emotions but Burt being with me from the start here is the toughest one. I feel your pain, dogs are amazing.

[@BelladeGouveia]

Awesome congratulations. Watched from the beginning and enjoyed every minute. 🎉

[@rusticcrow]

Nice one, thanks 👍

[@kbiggs49]

I have watched it from the beginning, You, James, and Christina have worked so hard that you all deserve a break and relax and enjoy the beach with the dogs, and looking forward to your house being started on, Take care Andrew, and thank you for sharing these entertaining vlogs of the reform of the townhouse all the best.

[@bertiew6771]

Congratulations to all three of you. It's been a tough journey at times but you've smashed it. Oh and you were right about the false tiles cover, it fits in beautifully within the village. It's so much more pleasing to see an old house restored than the Lego design boxes that are sadly being built up and down the country. What you delivered was a traditional Algarve house that blends in with its settings and a wonderful home for generations to come. The fact you stayed on budget was the cherry on the cake. Well done all! As Big Chris (Vinny Jones) said at the end of Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, 'It's been emotional'.

[@joseluizserra9974]

TWO THUMBS UP ANDY... LOVELY HOW THE HOUSE LOOKS AND MEETING BUDGET...

[@christinarogers5933]

Wonderful, that you have finished and have a buyer . I look forward to watching you work on your own place.

[@carllyons4903]

Awesome 👏 job Andy and of course your bro and sister in law 👍👊

[@davidh1199]

Massive congratulations to you and your brother for finishing this project Andrew.. been an amazing project to watch - totally inspiring as I’m hoping to move to Portugal silver coast in the near future and turn a old house around!! Look forward to watching you restore your house after a well earned rest!! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@queen-of-puddings]

Huzzah! Many congratulations on the completion of the village house. Every time you scoot past that house from now on, you will be able to say to yourself "I did that (with a little help from James and his wife)"! I look forward to watching the transformation of your ranch over the next 17 off months

[@lynetterodgers2000]

I hope you, James, & Christina feel justly proud of the amazing job you have done restoring this house into a showpiece of a property. I have been following from the beginning and have looked forward to each installment. I will continue watching as you restore your property, and I am sure it will be as good as if not better than this, as you will put your heart and soul into it.

[@vrrtg]

Congratulations Andrew!!! 17 months, haven't missed a single video and as I said before, you, your brother and sister-in-law have done an amazing job! You should all be so proud of yourselves and the people that live in that little town should be very grateful to you guys as you've brought up the value of all the surrounding houses by renovating that awful eyesore that was there before! I am now looking forward to the renovation of your own house, and if all your other renovations jobs are anything to go by it will be an awesome ride and for sure a spectacular outcome!

[@mk-xq1tt]

Lovely house, new owners can trace all the work done on KZbin and admire the fortitude of the workers.

[@julesjules7097]

wow wow fantastic work and transformation big up yourselves...... 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jayneward6649]

Wow, the house in the village looks absolutely amazing, totally high speck as usual, well done to you Andy, James & Christina, congratulations on all your hard work ❤❤❤❤

[@mariadange06]

Congratulations 🎉 An amazing house renovation & impeccable transformation. 💪👌 The new owners have the bonus step by step videos of the renovation, where all the pipes & wires are, etc.

[@juliahopefull5245]

A transformation Andy. Your attention to detail and determination to keep up the high quality of workmanship is admirable. You must be ever so chuffed 😊

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

Nice one Andy

[@joelanning4322]

Place looks great! And under budget too! On to the next adventure! But b/4 some Willy and Chris time.

[@BibsyP]

You all did an amazing job. Loved that you left the remnants of the old house in the doors and frames. Patience and attention to detail was top notch. 10/10.

[@paulm3395]

Super impressive the transformation you achieved for less than €40k, fair play.

[@uteburragekruse9767]

19:42 the farmer’s daughter in me has to say, the orchard behind you is looking really tidy!😂 The village house is looking ace! I’m not surprised it sold before completion!

[@janemarett1885]

Great Andy , love your choice of music . End of an era at the village house . Next chapter home,looking forward to the Reno .

[@jobeth4667]

All I can say is what great professional work and final result! 👍🏻

[@mleciwa14]

Congratulations to you three. It's really amazing to see the initial state of the house and the end result of your efforts.

[@marilynm8812]

I don't know how you three (plus helpers) did what you did;but, you did and it is beautiful.

[@genevieveradford3165]

Absolutely beautiful! All your hard work…from beginning to end of your flip! Now you will start on your house! Good Luck…

[@stevengilleyOU812]

I’ve watched them all. Every one of them inspired me. Can’t wait to see you get your own house in order. It’s be nice to know you were warm and dry in it before the winter comes, even if it is only in 1 room.

[@Drummer1964]

Great Job Andy, looking forward to Your house renovation, rest & recharge, and knock it out of the park.

[@roelienrudijansevanrensbur4172]

Well done it is truly amazing what you have achieved. you can be very proud

[@normanseagull4027]

Under budget for a major renovation. Amazing. Congratulations to the three of you.

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Wow the end result has to have been worth the blood sweat and tears? That was a LOT of rendering. I consider you no longer a rookie but a professional.

[@alexallan9302]

Congratulations mate. Been with you from the beginning. You’re an inspiration!

[@mikestrub3155]

Congrats 🎉🎉! I have followed your renovation journey for months and have looked forward to every new video. Awesome job. And I must say your video editing is top notch!! I look forward to your next adventures.

[@Cora8747]

You made it!!!👍Congratulations to you, James and Christina! The before and after of the village house is plain breathtaking. All the hard physical labour, the thought, skill and care that went into it plus all the personal struggles during the building process. Are there any words that would do it justice? Well, for now I call it amazing. I wish you relaxing days at the beach 🏖

[@lesleysluyters2165]

Many congratulations on the completion of the house, what a stunning job you and James have done. Can’t wait to see what you do to your house. Meanwhile, get some well earned R and R. Hugs from Kent x x

[@Reet64]

Well done! It’s a beautiful place and the new owners are lucky to have found the place after such excellent workmanship brought it back to life. Looking forward to seeing your next project.

[@lindamorrow7573]

An unbelievable transformation. Hope you get to rest a bit now before you start on your own house....your dogs are living the life😊

[@dban3750]

Fantastic transformation, hard work pays off. Really looking forward to see how you attack this next project!